Andera's pov

ONE MONTH AGO.

They say the enemy of your enemy is your friend. I don't know about that. Marcus's creepy smile made my skin crawl. Even the way his eyes darted between me and the lukewarm coffee he offered me. I have half a mind not to drink it, not only because it's not hot, but also because a small part of me doesn't trust him.

I sat in the spacious conference room, in a few weeks, we would be having a meeting here, and by we, I mean Thane and I.

“An alliance.” He ...